Open tender Competition for the provision of Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Services (24/7/365) and Medical Air Transfers of Organs and/or Organ Retrieval Teams.

Published

23 April 2026

Submission deadline

27 May 2026

Estimated value

€26,000,000

Place of performance

IE061

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00279514-2026

Reference

b37f6619-703d-48e2-8b4e-9f629a051f4e

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 60424100Alquiler de aeronaves con tripulación
• 60445000Servicios de operación de aeronaves
• 60444000Servicios de explotación de aeronaves
• 60424110Alquiler de aeronaves de ala fija con tripulación
• 85100000Servicios de salud
• 85140000Servicios varios de salud
• 85143000Servicios de ambulancia

Description

The HSE is seeking tenders for the 24/7/365 emergency air ambulance transport via fixed wing air ambulance, to transfer patients (both inpatients and at home based patients) between Ireland and other countries mainly the UK. Emergency Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Services also includes the requirement to transfer organs between hospitals, usually within the country. The Emergency Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Services will be based at Dublin Aiport providing emergency air ambulance transfer service 24/7/365. The principle requirements shall be for the transfer, via air ambulance, of patients from Ireland to another jurisdiction or organs and/or organ retrieval teams usually within Ireland, often in emergency situations. The entire provision of the service would be the remit of the service Provider i.e. staffing, equipment, etc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 27 May 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €26,000,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Health Service Executive (HSE) (European Union).